MA Interior Design

At Cardiff Met, the MA Interior Design isn’t just about concepts on paper — it’s about bringing ideas to life. You’ll get hands-on in studios, workshops, and digital labs, working on live briefs and projects inspired by real-world design challenges. The School of Art & Design supports you with expert technicians, a wealth of equipment, and guidance on using digital and physical tools, helping you build the confidence and skills to thrive in the professional design world.

Here’s what your practical learning looks like:

• Specialist Workshops & Studios: Work in dedicated spaces including wood, metal, print, and fabrication workshops, perfect for experimenting with materials and making your designs tangible.

• Digital & Creative Tools: Full access to Adobe Creative Cloud, CAD, and visualization software lets you bring your ideas to life digitally.

• Sustainable Making: Learn to specify materials responsibly, reducing waste and embracing environmentally conscious design.

• Live & Experimental Projects: Tackle studio assignments and real-world briefs that challenge you to create practical, innovative interior solutions.

• Study Trips: Experience the built environment first-hand with UK-based visits, helping you understand interiors in their cultural and social context.

• Library & Research Support: Tap into the School’s extensive library, journals, and digital resources, with guidance tailored for interior design students.

• Peer & Tutorial Feedback: Refine your work through group seminars, one-to-one tutorials, and collaborative workshops with fellow students.

Graduates from Cardiff Met’s MA Interior Design leave ready to make an impact in the professional design world. Many go on to work as interior designers, wellbeing-focused space consultants, curators, or design researchers, blending creativity with a strong understanding of sustainability and human-centered design. The course equips you with the confidence and practical skills to step straight into studios, consultancies, or research roles.

Here’s how Cardiff Met supports your career and helps you prepare for the future:

• Career Support:

  • The Careers Team offers one-to-one guidance, portfolio advice, and interview preparation tailored to postgraduate students.

  • Personal Development Planning (PDP) tutorials help you reflect on your skills, track progress, and plan your career path.

• Employment & Industry Relevance:

  • The course emphasizes sustainable, ethical design, preparing you for roles in both private practices and public-sector projects focused on health, wellbeing, and the environment.

  • Graduates develop versatile skills, making them attractive to employers seeking designers who can think critically and work independently.

• Professional Value:

  • Your Major Project and research-based work help build a strong professional portfolio and connections in the design and sustainability community.

  • Skills gained in climate-conscious and human-centered design ensure your expertise stays relevant as the industry evolves.

• Graduate Outcomes:

  • Alumni successfully take on roles in interior design studios, consultancies, or socially responsible design organizations.

  • Some continue into research or advanced studies, contributing to innovative design solutions and sustainability-focused initiatives.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing the MA, you could continue with a PhD or MPhil in Design, Sustainable Architecture, or Environmental Theory, diving deeper into research-led design. Alternatively, a Professional Doctorate in Design can allow you to combine advanced research with practical design innovation as part of your career.